Abstract:Rotavirus is the main global cause of severe childhood diarrhoea among children. In
2006, Rotarix® (G1P[8]) was introduced into Brazil’s National Immunization
Program. The vaccine coverage rate was 84.4% in 2009. Evidences of increasing G2P[4]
after 2006 opened up the discussion about the vaccine effectiveness to non-G1
strains. The aim of this study was to identify the circulating rotavirus genotypes in
two Brazilian regions during 2009. A total of 223 positive samples by
immunochromatography and latex agglut… Show more
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